16 August 2017 U.S., Philippine Forces Improve Interoperability through Bilateral Training JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- By invitation of the government of the Philippines, U.S. and Philippine armed forces personnel will conduct subject matter expert exchanges (SMEE) at various military installations throughout the Philippines August 16 to 25, 2017.Approximately 25 U.S. Air...
16 August 2017 US-South Korean Alliance Ready to Defend Against North Korean Threat, Top Generals Say SEOUL, South Korea -- The U.S.-South Korean alliance can defend South Korea, Pacific allies and the American homeland from nuclear and missile threats emanating from North Korea, two top American military officials said here yesterday.Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs...
16 August 2017 Mustangs' Challenges Platoon Leaders, Sergeants SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Soldiers heaved heavy boards strapped with their belts at an obstacle lane at the Leadership Reaction Course, here. Only one Soldier was able to see the hurdle while the rest of the team stood behind, and listening carefully on the instruction given to bridge the...
16 August 2017 Marine Returns Japanese WWII Flag to Original Family HIGASHISHIRAKAWA, Gifu Prefecture, Japan -- Deep within the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, in a small farming village hidden away from the fast-paced city life, the family of a fallen Japanese soldier eagerly waited for the return of a precious heirloom. For the first time in 73 years, the Yasue...
16 August 2017 Carrier Air Wing Five Squadrons Conduct Heritage Flight over Solomon Islands SOLOMON SEA -- Aircrew from Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW 5) had the unique opportunity to experience storied World War II history during the 17-1 patrol cycle aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), July 31.To commemorate the significance of the Solomon Islands, CVW-5 executed heritage flights over several...
16 August 2017 Forward Arming and Refueling Point Exercise Demonstrates 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Readiness and Operational Reach KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Soldiers with the U.S. Army E Forward Support Company, 4-2 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade conducted Forward Arming and Refueling Point training in support of over-water, joint and multinational training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic...
15 August 2017 America Sailors, Marines Lend 'Willing Hearts' at Soup Kitchen SINGAPORE -- Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) volunteered at the Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen in the Kembangan-Chai Chee community of Singapore, Aug. 7.Willing Hearts is a volunteer organization that provides...
15 August 2017 USS Rushmore to Begin Oceania Maritime Security Initiative PACIFIC OCEAN -- The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), with embarked U.S. Coast Guard District 14 maritime law enforcement personnel, departed San Diego in support of Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) Aug. 14.OMSI is a secretary of defense program...
15 August 2017 U.S., Chinese Military Leaders Sign Agreement to Increase Communication BEIJING, China -- The top military leaders of the United States and China signed an agreement here today, Aug. 15, 2017 that they said will improve communication between their militaries and reduce the chances of miscalculations.Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,...
14 August 2017 Dunford Arrives in China WASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 2017 -- Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived in Beijing today, the chairman's office said in a statement. This is Dunford's first visit to China as the chairman.The chairman's trip is in support of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s...